BY MELANIE PENA
With the snowy conditions … Los Alamos has some pretty amazing activities inside, that will keep you warm while enjoying our town’s unique history, science, culture, and entertainment. Here is just some of what you can see and do this weekend while visiting Los Alamos. For more information visit our community calendar at www.visitlosalamos.org/events. Have a wonderful weekend!
Discover Los Alamos: Happening This Week
Friday – Sunday, January 9-11, 2026 | Various Hours and Various Locations
Visit Los Alamos County museums, nature center, visitor centers and national parks and monuments. Check out www.visitlosalamos.org for more information.
American Legion Post 90 Los Alamos Presents: Brothers Santos
Friday, January 9, 2026| 08:00pm-11:00pm
American Legion, 1325 Trinity Dr., 87544
The Brothers Santos is a powerhouse duo! Trading tasteful vocals and powerful guitar leads, Zay Santos and Caleb Garvin give their signature sound-Southern Soul meets Country Gold-and deliver electrifying performances that captivate audiences. Whether on a festival stage or in an intimate venue, The Brothers Santos bring raw energy, gritty vocals and masterful musicianship that leave a lasting impression.
*This is an open house event, and the community is welcome. (Members will be on hand to sign you in as a guest). Ask us about membership. Even if you didn’t serve, you are probably related to someone who did. Must be 21!
Duane Smith Auditorium, 1300 Diamond Dr., 87544
Harpist Yolanda Kondonassis and Guitarist Jason Vieaux will perform in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday Jan. 11 at Duane Smith Auditorium, 1300 Diamond Drive. You will be uplifted and delighted by the joining of these lush, loved string instruments by two virtuosi, blending and contrasting, transporting you away in this concert. This duo is performing in Los Alamos for the first time since the 2013-14 Season, don’t miss this “transcendent concert.” Purchase Tickets Here!
Los Alamos County Recreation Division: 2026 Ice Rink Skating
Friday – Sunday, January 9-11, 2026 | Various Hours
Los Alamos Ice Rink, 4475 West Rd., 87544
Built in 1936, the Ice Rink is the only refrigerated, NHL regulation, outdoor Ice Rink in New Mexico. The rink offers public skating, hockey, and skating lessons from mid-November through February. Dress warmly, in layers, and know that whether it is stunning winter skies dotted with fluffy white clouds, or night skies filled with twinkling stars, you and your family can enjoy an unforgettable skating experience! Friday and Saturday hockey games are possible, we recommend calling before arriving, 505-662-4500.
| Day | Time | Activity |
| Friday’s (Jan.) | 11:30am – 1:30pm | Adult Noon Hockey |
| 1:30pm – 5:15pm | Public Skating | |
| 5:15pm – 5:30pm | ICE RESURFACING | |
| 5:30pm – 6:30pm | LAHA | |
| 6:30pm – 6:45pm | ICE RESURFACING | |
| 6:45pm – 9:00pm | Public Skating | |
| Saturday | 7:45am – 12:30pm | LAHA |
| 12:30pm – 12:45pm | ICE RESURFACING | |
| 12:45pm – 2:00pm | Skating Lessons | |
| 2:00pm – 6:00pm | Public Skating | |
| 6:00pm – 6:30pm | ICE RESURFACING | |
| **6:30pm – 9:00pm | Public Skating | |
| Sunday | 7:00am – 1:00pm | LAHA |
| 1:00pm – 1:15pm | ICE RESURFACING | |
| 1:15pm – 5:00pm | Public Skating | |
| 5:00pm – 5:15pm | ICE RESURFACING | |
| 5:15pm – 7:30pm | LAHA | |
| 7:30pm – 7:45pm | ICE RESURFACING | |
| 7:45pm – 9-:45pm | Adult Pond Hockey |
Happening this Weekend @ SALA Los Alamos Event Center
Friday – Sunday, January 9-11, 2026 | Hours Vary
SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Ave., 87544
SALA Los Alamos Event Center Announces Exciting September 2025 Lineup. SALA Los Alamos Event Center is proud to present a full calendar of films, performances, and community gatherings this October. From new releases and Hollywood classics to cultural forums and family events, SALA continues to be the hub where cinema, community, and creativity come together.